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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 558.43 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 558.43 and 338.68 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 558.43 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/558.43 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 558.43 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 189,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,129.07/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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